An inexpensive open source 3D-printed membrane feeder for human malaria transmission studies

An inexpensive open source 3D-printed membrane feeder for human malaria transmission studies

Abstract Background The study of malaria transmission requires the experimental infection of mosquitoes with Plasmodium gametocytes. In the laboratory, this is achieved using artificial membrane feeding apparatus that simulate body temperature and skin of the host, and so permit mosquito feeding on...

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Main Authors: Kathrin Witmer, Ellie Sherrard-Smith, Ursula Straschil, Mark Tunnicliff, Jake Baum, Michael Delves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria
Transmission
Gametocyte
Mosquito
SMFA
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-018-2436-9

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